Beginning the Craig's Retirement Trip

EWR United Lounge with Craig
Getting settled in - United Flight

Craig getting ready for our 14 hr flight to New Delhi, India
Congratulatory Retirment Toast

New Delhi, India JW Marriott - outdoor bar
First Stop - New Delhi, India

Spent the first night on the beginning leg of Craig’s Retirement trip!
Making Traditional Prayer Flags

First day in Bhutan

First stop- Paro Amazing views and lodge at the Amankora
Arriving in Bumthang

After our flight from Paro, we saw the glorious Himalayas with snow capped peaks and arrived in Bumthang with crystal clear blue skies.
Amazing Bumthang

Checked into Amankora Bumthang after an early flight with majestic views of the Himalayan mountains.
Christmas Eve in Bhutan

Christmas Eve 2017

Every Christmas with Craig has been special. This Christmas has been amazing. It started with a nice breakfast followed by a hike to Burning Lake and a walk to a local nunnery.
Departing Gangtey to Punakha

Craig and I had an amazing time in Gangtey. The valley was magical, scenic trails, and the regal Black Necked Cranes. We had our breakfast and got in our SUV for Punakha. The roads were more completeLäs mer
Lunch in Punakha

After arriving at the lodge we had lunch. I had an amazing yellow tail sashimi with fermented lychee! yum! Craig had a nice pizza with seasonal ingredients. After lunch we prepared for our 1st hike ofLäs mer
Khamsum Chorten Hike

Immediately after lunch, Craig and I gathered our gear, took a 20min car ride to a suspension bridge at the base of this hike. The bridge area was the rafting starting point. After crossing theLäs mer
Day of the bike ride

It was bright sunny morning. After breakfast we visited the local Market. Bustling with locals and nomads buying and trading goods. Following the market we went to the momentary down the road where weLäs mer
New Year's Eve!

After breakfast we started our hike up to Cat’s Ridge. It wasn’t easy as some of the climbs were very steep. After an hourlong ur we reached the top and there was an old local temple. TheLäs mer
Enroute to Thimphu and our first day

It was sad to leave Punakha. We headed onto the highway for a 3 hour ride that took us a spectacular pass - many snow capped mountains were in sight. We then arrived in Thimphu and had lunch followedLäs mer
Our 2nd day in Thimpu

We had breakfast at our usual time. Followed by a group of schools children singing a traditional song to welcome the new year and the winter solstice. Craig and I then proceeded to a nice hike up theLäs mer
Last day in Thimphu

Having a leisurely breakfast. We packed early this morning and will be going on a short hike.
The Buddha that looks over Thimphu

After a short drive we were welcomed by many steep steps that led to the largest Buddha in the world! Project started in 2007 and they are almost complete. This site has glorious views of the valleyLäs mer
Back in Paro
